GILMANTON IRON WORKS ---- Frederick ‘Rick’ Joseph Taylor, 77, after an extended illness and surrounded by his loving family, passed away on Sunday, March 2, 2025.
He was born on September 1, 1947, the son of the late Cecil and Ida (Johnson) Taylor. He was a native of Hopkinton, MA, living there his entire life until recently residing in Gilmanton Iron Works, NH.
Rick graduated from Worcester Boys Trade School as a machinist. He worked more than 30 years at Moisture Systems as a General Manager in Hopkinton, Massachusetts.
Rick was an avid outdoorsman. He enjoyed hunting, fishing and loved being out on his boat. Most of all enjoyed spending time with his family and friends.
He was predeceased by his devoted wife, Donna (Drowne) Taylor and sisters Sandra DeSantis and Diana Pond. He leaves behind his children, Lori Ketchopulos and husband Chris of Kingfield, ME, Jen Distasio and husband Steve of Hopkinton, MA and Rick Taylor and wife Cindy of Gilmanton Iron Works, NH. He also leaves his siblings, Ann Alexander and husband Jim of Northbridge, MA and Robert Taylor of Upton, MA, his grandchildren, Cameron Sewall and wife Hallie, Katelyn Distasio, Adam Distasio and Arianna Taylor, his great-grandson Bodie Sewall and several nieces and nephews.
A celebration of life will be held at a later date.
Wilkinson-Beane-Simoneau-Paquette Funeral Home & Cremation Services/603Cremations.com, 164 Pleasant St., Laconia, NH, 03246, is assisting the family with arrangements. For more information and to view an online memorial, please visit wilkinsonbeane.com.